1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Mike Tolbert does not think offense will change much: Carolina Panthers FB Mike Tolbert said he believes the offense under offensive coordinator Mike Shula will be similar to the one...[+] the team used when Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski was the coordinator. 'You never know what (a coach) has planned,' Tolbert said. 'But at the same time, I think the basic scheme of things probably wonÂt change much.' Tolbert thinks Shula's hiring will be good for QB Cam Newton because he will not have to learn a new offense.

1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Mike Shula could make most sense as OC: Carolina Panthers quarterbacks coach Mike Shula, who was interviewed for the team's offensive coordinator vacancy, would allow...[+] the team to make the most seamless transition following the departure of offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski to the Cleveland Browns. The Panthers are hoping to run the same offense around QB Cam Newton in 2013 as they did under Chudzinski.

12/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Another fine for Cam Newton : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was fined $10,000 for kicking an opposing player in Week 16. Newton was also fined an additional...[+] $21,000 for contact with an official during the same game.

12/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton fined $21,000 : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has been fined $21,000 for abusive conduct toward an official. Newton was penalized for disrespecting...[+] an official during the team's Week 16 game.

12/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton expected to be fined : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is expected to be fined for touching an official in the team's Week 16 game. Newton was not ejected...[+] from the game for the incident but did receive an unsportsmanlike penalty.

12/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton's efficiency streak ends: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 18 of his 29 pass attempts for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the...[+] Week 16 game against the Oakland Raiders. He also ran 12 times for 60 yards and a touchdown. Newton's streak of 176 passes with an interception ended, and he also made contact with an official.

12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton on hot streak: Over the past four games, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has accounted for 12 touchdowns (passing and rushing), the most of any...[+] quarterback in that span. He has also thrown a franchise-record 152 passes without an interception.

12/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton banged up in win: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (ankle, finger) completed 19 of his 33 pass attempts for 231 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions...[+] in the Week 15 win against the San Diego Chargers. He also had four runs for seven yards. Newton banged his right index finger on the helmet of San Diego Chargers DL Cam Thomas, cutting his knuckle. He said that, and the twisted ankle he also suffered, were fine.

12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton showing improvement : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is currently in his best four-game stretch of his career, having accounted for 11 touchdowns and...[+] zero turnovers in that span. HeÂs averaging more than 339 yards of total offense per game. 'Protecting the football is always a key each and every game going into it,' Newton said. '(Offensive coordinator Rob) Chudzinski talks about it each and every week. We feel if we do that, thatÂs one obstacle thatÂs taken care of. We feel as if the longer this offense is on the field, the better off this team will be, and thatÂs been true.' In Week 14, the offense had an 11-minute-plus time of possession advantage against the Atlanta Falcons.

12/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton accounts for three TDs: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 23 of his 35 pass attempts for 287 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the...[+] Week 14 game win against the Atlanta Falcons. He also ran nine times for 116 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown scamper. It was his first win in four career starts against the Falcons, his hometown team. Newton is the first player in NFL history with 250-plus passing yards, 100-plus rushing yards, at least one passing touchdown and at least one rushing score in a single game.

12/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton produces with arm and feet Week 13 : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton went 15-for-27 for 232 yards and three touchdowns in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He...[+] also rushed for 78 yards on seven carries in the game.

11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton earns honor Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 12....[+]Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 12.

11/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton totals four touchdowns: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 18 of his 28 pass attempts for 306 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the...[+] Week 12 game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Nov. 26. He also ran 14 times for a team-best 52 yards and two rushing scores.

11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton so-so in OT loss: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 16 of his 29 pass attempts for 252 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the...[+] Week 11 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also ran 11 times for 40 yards.

11/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton so-so in loss: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 21 of his 36 pass attempts for 241 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Week...[+] 10 against the Denver Broncos. He also ran four times for just seven yards. Newton fumbled once, but was able to recover and he was sacked for a safety. In total, Newton was sacked seven times, which was a season high.

11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton leads team to win: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 13 of his 23 pass attempts for 201 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week...[+] 9 against the Washington Redskins. He also ran eight times for 37 yards and a touchdown in a battle between the past two college football Heisman Trophy winners.

11/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Robert Griffin has most designed-run plays: Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III has more carries on designed-run plays than any other quarterback in the league this...[+] season. Griffin has 41 designed-run plays, averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton ranks second in the league in designed-run plays for quarterbacks. He has 34 designed-run plays, averaging 5.4 yards per carry.

News -- October 2012

10/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton goes over 300 yards: Carolina Panthers WR Cam Newton completed 20 of his 39 passes for 314 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in a Week 8 loss...[+] against the Chicago Bears. Newton also carried five times for 37 yards, and he fumbled twice but did not lose any.

10/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Have leadership void : Several Carolina Panthers coaches and players agree with ousted general manager Marty Hurney's assessment that there is a leadership...[+] void in the team's locker room. After being fired Monday, Oct. 22, Hurney suggested more players need to 'step and up and say enough is enough' when it comes to losing games. 'I think Marty hit the nail on the head,' QB Cam Newton said. Newton added the team has leadership to an extent, but 'it's not enough consistently.' Head coach Ron Rivera added, 'Not enough guys have stepped up. There's the inability that some people have to do that, but those that have it need to step up and put it on the line.'

10/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton says critics not racist : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton said he does not believe the amount of criticism he has received this season is based on his race....[+] Former NFL QB Warren Moon came out recently and said race could be a factor. 'I haven't heard (Moon's) remarks, but when it comes to race and this game, I don't think there is none at all,' Newton said.

10/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Criticism of Cam Newton based on race?: Former NFL QB Warren Moon believes Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is getting too much of the blame for the team's struggles this...[+] season and claims race could be a factor. 'I heard somebody compare him to Vince Young. It's the same old crap - it's always a comparison of one black to another black. I get tired of it. I get tired of defending it,' Moon said. 'If you want to compare him to someone because of his demeanor, compare him to Jay Cutler. There are a lot of guys who whine and moan. Cam's not biting anybody's head off or pushing his linemen. He's just disgruntled, and not handling losing well, because, think about it, he basically didn't lose in college,' Moon added.

10/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton calls for change: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton, frustrated by losing, said Sunday, Oct. 21, that 'something's going to have to change.' The Panthers...[+] slipped to 1-5 after a Week 7 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. 'Whether it's me, I don't know. Whether it's the coordinator, I don't know. Whether it's the players overall, I don't know,' Newton said. Panthers finished 21-of-37 for 233 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and he led the team in rushing with 64 yards on six rushes. Newton also lost a fumble.

10/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton refreshed : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton said he is feeling refreshed following the bye week. Newton did plenty of self-evaluation during...[+] the time off, in addition to having a conversation with his father that helped him have a deeper appreciation for the job. 'One thing he said was it's easy for a leader to stand out when you're 4-1,' Newton said. 'But it takes a courageous leader to stand up and still lead the troops to victory when you're 1-4.' Newton said after the talk with his father that he realizes now that he got away from 'the small things, preparing for each and every game, valuing each and every possession.'

10/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Father says Cam Newton must work on demeanor : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton's father, Cecil Newton, said he has been bothered with how the quarterback has dealt with the...[+] media following losses and needs to change how he handles adversity. 'He's probably not dealing with it the best way in terms of the way the public sees it, and some people see it is as immature,' Cecil said. 'Cam is an intense player who's committed his whole heart to winning. I think the immature action is the opposite. If Cam didn't care that'd be immature and cause for concern.'

10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Offense to be evaluated: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera will evaluate the entire offense after their 1-4 start to the season. QB Cam Newton completed...[+] just 41.4 percent of his passes for 141 yards in the team's Week 5 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, which are both career lows for Newton. The team won't be making a change at quarterback, but they will likely make some changes to their strategy during their bye week in Week 6.

10/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Coach believes Cam Newton pressing: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said he believes QB Cam Newton is pressing during games and is looking to make downfield...[+] throws when other receivers are open on underneath routes. 'I think he's pressing, personally I do. He wants to make things happen so much,' Rivera said Monday. 'He's trying very hard to do those things, do the right things. It's all part of him developing as a football player.'

10/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton, offense do very little: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton took responsibility after the team's Week 5 loss against the Seattle Seahawks, saying he hasn't...[+] been playing good football. He completed just 12 of his 29 pass attempts for 141 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. He did lead the team in rushing with 42 yards on seven rushes. The 190 yards were the first by a Panthers team since head coach Ron Rivera took over as head coach before last season.

News -- September 2012

9/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton finds end zone thrice: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton completed 15 of his 24 pass attempts for 215 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the...[+] Week 4 loss against the Atlanta Falcons. He also managed nine runs for a team-high 86 yards and a score.

9/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton must take care of the football: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton is 0-11 when he throws an interception in a game. Newton's record is 7-1 when he doesn't throw...[+] a pick.

9/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Concerned about Cam Newton?: The Carolina Panthers are reportedly 'privately concerned' about the mental makeup of QB Cam Newton after he pouted on the sidelines...[+] after being pulled from a Week 3 loss to the New York Giants. Newton has put in time with a 'mind coach' to help him adjust to the expectations that have been put upon him.

9/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton held in check: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton tossed three interceptions and rushed for only six yards on six carries in the team's Week 3 loss...[+] to the New York Giants Thursday, Sept. 20.

9/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | No restrictions on Cam Newton's running: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday, Sept. 4, that there will be no restrictions on QB Cam Newton in the running...[+] game. Newton is especially expected to be a threat to run in the red zone.

News -- August 2012

8/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton to see one series in preseason finale: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said Sunday, Aug. 26, that QB Cam Newton and the first-teamers will probably play one...[+] series in the preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 30, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

8/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton to play first half Friday: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said the plan is to have QB Cam Newton to play the entire first half in the second preseason...[+] game Friday, Aug. 17.

8/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Make or break year for Armanti Edwards: Carolina Panthers WR Armanti Edwards is trying to stick with the team for a third season, and this training camp might be a make-or-break...[+] situation. It was telling when QB Cam Newton mentioned the No. 2 receiver battle, he did not mention Edwards. 'It's an intriguing competition at that (No. 2) position. We're expecting a lot from (WR Brandon LaFell), (WR Seyi Ajirotutu), (WR Kealoha Pilares), in addition to (WR Louis Murphy).'

News -- July 2012

7/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Support Ryan Kalil's Super Bowl guarantee : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton said the team stands behind C Ryan Kalil's Super Bowl guarantee 110 percent. 'Well, if anybody...[+] on this team, if they go out on a limb and make a statement we have to back him up 110 percent, every single play,' Newton said. 'WeÂre out here trying to sharpen plays and work on technique. And weÂre just going to try to do our part. Each day and each play at a time.' Newton said he had no idea Kalil planned on making his prediction, but believes the confidence is important for an emerging team.

7/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton to report Monday: Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will report to camp Monday, July 23, which is the reporting date for...[+] all rookies. Panthers veterans aren't due in until Friday, July 27.

7/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton to report early: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will be reporting to training camp with the rookies so he can start getting his timing down with...[+] new wide receivers.

News -- May 2012

5/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Believe Cam Newton growing as a leader : Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said he has seen QB Cam Newton take on a leadership role in organized team activities...[+] through the way he's interacted with teammates and encouraged them during conditioning drills. 'He's really maturing and becoming what you hope for in your starting quarterback,' Rivera said. 'You're seeing a continued evolution based on what happened at the end of last year.'

5/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton says he was bad teammate : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton said he was a bad teammate during his rookie season. 'I was very immature,' Newton said after...[+] losses. 'I'll be the first one to tell you, the pouting and the moping, I kind of overdid it. I know that. I was a bad teammate. I shut off to some people who gave unbelievable effort ... That's where I have to mature.' His teammates, however, feel Newton just has to trust them more. 'Cam was angry because he thought he could and should make every play,' WR Steve Smith said. 'He has to realize you can't do it all yourself. It's like when someone drops a touchdown pass at the end of a close game. You can say that play cost the team a chance to win the game, but it didn't cause the team to lose.'

5/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Coach not worried about slump for Cam Newton: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said he is not worried about a possible sophomore slump for QB Cam Newton because he expects...[+] Newton to work hard and not let it happen. 'I will say this about a sophomore slump Â if thereÂs anybody thatÂs going work through it, heÂs going to work through it. When the season was over, one of the things he said was he wanted to find a way to make sure he didnÂt have one. I think the less we talk about it, the less we get caught up in it, the better,' Rivera said.

News -- April 2012

4/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Lions | Can Calvin Johnson avoid Madden Curse?: Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was chosen to appear on the cover of the popular video game Madden '13. Johnson beat out Carolina...[+] Panthers QB Cam Newton, which had over 20 million votes by fans.

4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton says he has improved : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton says he has made great strides as a starting quarterback and has big expectations entering his...[+] second season. 'With reviewing all the games from last year, I feel that the improvement is through the roof for me,' Newton said. 'I've had the whole offseason to work on the things that I feel like I need to get better at (and that) will come into fruition. With the upcoming OTAs, I feel like that's another time for me to get better.'

News -- March 2012

3/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton was a bounty target : The New Orleans Saints placed bounties on Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton this past season. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney...[+] said he was disappointed upon hearing the news. 'Obviously, you don't like to see anything like that,' Hurney said. 'I think anybody can imagine how you feel - whether it's your starting quarterback or any of your players (being targeted). Player safety is the number one issue in the league right now.' In two games against Carolina last season, Saints defensive linemen were flagged for three personal fouls for hits on Newton.

News -- February 2012

2/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: NFL | Andrew Luck working with Cam Newton's QB tutor : Stanford QB Andrew Luck has been training with quarterback guru George Whitfield. Whitfield, who worked with Carolina Panthers...[+] QB Cam Newton last year, said he had three sessions with Luck in Los Angeles leading into the NFL Scouting Combine.

2/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton easily wins Offensive ROY: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was named The Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year Saturday, Feb. 4. Newton received...[+] 47 of the possible 50 votes, with Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton receiving the other three. 'First, I've got to give all the honor and glory to the man above,' Newton said. 'I want to also thank my coaching staff, my family, my teammates and (team owner Jerry Richardson) for giving me the opportunity. And my fans - without them, I would not be here.'

News -- January 2012

1/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton played a ton in 2011: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was on the field for a higher percentage of his teamÂs offensive plays than all but three NFL...[+] quarterbacks in the 2011 season. Newton was on the field for 98.95 percent of CarolinaÂs 1,046 offensive snaps. He was out for only 11 plays. New York Giants QB Eli Manning led the league in this category, playing in all 1,075 of his teamÂs offensive plays.

1/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton going to Pro Bowl : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton will be going to the Pro Bowl in place of New York Giants QB Eli Manning, who is heading to the...[+] Super Bowl.

News -- December 2011

12/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton tabbed as Pro Bowl alternateCarolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was named as a first alternate to the NFC Pro Bowl roster....[+]Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was named as a first alternate to the NFC Pro Bowl roster.

12/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton sets NFL record: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton went 12-for-17 for 171 yards and three touchdowns in Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers....[+] Newton broke the NFL record for passing yards by a rookie, which was held by Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning with 3,739 yards. Newton also ran for 65 yards and one touchdown on six carries.

12/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton throws two TDs: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton went 13-for-23 for 149 yards and two touchdowns in Week 15 against the Houston Texans. Newton...[+] also rushed for 55 yards on seven carries in the game.

12/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton to the Pro Bowl? : Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera believes QB Cam Newton is deserving of the Pro Bowl. 'I think he's deserving, I really...[+] do,' Rivera said. 'In light of everything he's gone through I think the young man has proven himself. It's just another process in his development. I think there are a lot of deserving players in this league and we'll see how it goes.' Newton ranks third in the fan balloting at quarterback in the NFC.

12/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | QB explains lack of production for Steve Smith: Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith has seen a drop in production lately, and that's mainly due to opposing defensive backs starting...[+] to roll extra coverage his way. 'He's a tremendous receiver and caugh a lot of people off-guard as far as his value to this team,' QB Cam Newton said. 'But last week was probably the week he got the most attention that I've ever seen anybody (get). They were rolling to him. They were pressing him, also. Having a guy under him and over the top of him, so it was physically impossible for me to make an accurate throw without putting the ball in jeopardy.'

12/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton sets NFL record: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton went 12-for-21 for 204 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13. He...[+] also rushed for 54 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries in the game. His 13 rushing touchdowns on the season sets an NFL record for most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.

News -- November 2011

11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton up to 10 rushing TDs: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton posted his 10th rushing touchdown in the Week 12 game against the Indianapolis Colts. He has long...[+] since shattered the rookie QB rushing touchdown mark, and he is third on the all-time list of rushing touchdowns in a single season bay a QB. Former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kordell Stewart had 11 rushing scores in 1997, and former New England Patriots QB Steve Grogan had 12 rushing TDs in 1976.

11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton sets a rookie record : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton has nine rushing touchdowns on the season, giving him the most rushing touchdowns for a rookie...[+] quarterback since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. Newton had two running scores in Week 11, and he is on pace to finish the season with 14 rushing touchdowns.

11/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton throws four INTs: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton went 22-for-38 for 280 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in Week 11 against the Detroit...[+] Lions. He also rushed for 37 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries in the game.

11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton can make better decisions with football: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton said he still has room for improvement, particularly with his decision-making. Newton noted he...[+] needs to be more efficient at 'throwing hot, getting the ball out, throwing the ball away.'

11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton says shoulder not an issue : Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) said his shoulder had no issue in the team's offensive struggles in Week 10. 'It's...[+] doing OK. It's great,' Newton said. Newton's teammates agreed that his shoulder is fine. 'Cam messed his shoulder up the other day but he is fine,' WR Brandon LaFell said. 'He is a warrior.'

11/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton decent in Week 10: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton went 23-for-40 for 212 yards and one interception against the Tennessee Titans in Week 10. He...[+] also rushed for 55 yards on seven carries in the game.

11/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Panthers | Cam Newton added to injury report as probable: Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) has been added to the Week 10 injury report. He is listed as probable with a shoulder...[+] injury.